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Man arraigned in Escanaba fatal stabbing

ESCANABA — The man accused in a fatal stabbing Aug. 13 in Escanaba was in court this week. Kaw Tung, 38, was arraigned Wednesday at the Delta County Courthouse on charges of homicide-open murder-statutory short form. Court records did not indicate his bond. Jennifer J. France is listed as ...

Area schools to start classes

Area districts will start the 2025-26 school year next week. Of note: The “Deer Day” some districts schedule for the opening of gun deer season in Michigan does not appear on calendars this year because it falls on a Saturday. Also this school year, Spring Break will include Good Friday ...

Gladstone Sail School seeks construction help

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Sail School, which has been evolving since its rebirth a few years ago, is looking for volunteers to help with a building project this weekend. Anew building will be constructed at the school’s home base next to the Gladstone Yacht Club, thanks to a grant from the ...

Hermansville museum’s Vintage Day on Sunday

HERMANSVILLE — Hermansville’s unique heritage will once again be celebrated this weekend. The IXL Historical Museum will host its annual Vintage Day from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday on the museum grounds. This year’s theme is America's Semiquincentennial, which marks 250 years ...

Special education complaints jump in Michigan

HOWELL, Mich. (AP) — As a teacher, Andrea Lee thought she knew how to ensure her children had access to education guaranteed by law in Michigan. But she's the one who's received a tough education, filing more than two dozen complaints and four legal grievances over the Howell Public ...

A berry good idea

HOUGHTON — From the Ground Farmers Market Collective has begun what it hopes will become a large, annual event — the Keweenaw Thimbleberry Festival. The inaugural festival consists of thimbleberry dishes and beverages from vendors at the Houghton, Hancock and Calumet Farmers Markets and a ...